Credit Manager
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Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the full accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and collections
- Review and approve credit applications for individuals, corporate clients, and group business, assessing financial risk and payment history
- Establish and monitor credit limits in alignment with client profiles and business objectives
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances to maintain healthy cash flow and reduce DSO
- Lead collection efforts with professionalism, maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring timely payments
- Enforce credit policies and procedures across all departments, ensuring consistency and compliance
- Regularly review and enhance credit policies in line with best practices and operational needs
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, accounting standards, and internal audit requirements
- Prepare and present detailed reports on receivables, bad debts, and credit risk to the Director of Finance and leadership team
- Support month-end closing processes related to accounts receivable, including reconciliations and provisions
- Collaborate with auditors and provide required documentation to ensure transparency and accuracy
- Maintain and optimize credit and billing systems (e.g., Opera, Sun Systems, Micros) to ensure data integrity and efficiency
- Partner with Sales, Events, and Front Office teams to support revenue generation with appropriate credit controls
- Act as a key contact for clients on billing and credit matters, resolving disputes professionally and efficiently
- Identify process improvements and implement automation where possible to enhance control and efficiency
- Promote financial awareness across departments, providing guidance on credit-related processes and best practices
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in hotel finance or accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role within a luxury or lifestyle environment
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable, credit control processes, and financial reporting
- Knowledge of IFRS, local tax regulations, and hospitality financial controls
- Experience with financial systems such as Sun Systems, Opera, Micros, or similar platforms
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage sensitive client relationships
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, pre-opening environment
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and accountability
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At SLS The Red Sea, behind every bold experience lies financial precision. As Credit Manager , you are the guardian of cash flow and the architect of trust, ensuring revenue is protected while relationships are preserved. This role goes beyond managing receivables; it's about balancing risk with opportunity, applying sharp financial judgment, and maintaining the integrity of every transaction. With a strategic mindset and a refined approach, you will safeguard the hotel's financial health while supporting the dynamic, high-energy environment that defines SLS.
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